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SB 596 Enacted

Contraception; definitions, establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Contraception; right to contraception; applicability; enforcement. Establishes a right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill clarifies that none of its provisions shall be construed to permit or sanction the performance of any sterilization procedure without a patient's voluntary and informed consent. The bill creates a cause of action that may be instituted against anyone who infringes on such right. This bill is identical to HB 6.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last action
Apr 8, 2026 — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0525)
Session
2026
Momentum
90 · Very high